Premier Auction
Sat, Mar 23, 2019 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1595
Mark Catesby
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(British, 1679-1749)
Two plates: Tiger Swallowtail/Common Hoptree, T. 83; Cecropia Moth, T. 86, from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands, 19th century edition, hand-colored engravings on wove paper one with "J. Whatman" watermark, plates 13-1/2 x 10-1/8 in. largest page 21-3/8 x 14-3/4 in.; matching modern frames, 26-1/2 x 22-1/2 in.
Provenance: Collection of Marion and Theodore Gore, Williamsburg, Virginia